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6 days ago
- Climate
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What does June have in store for us?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Warmer weather is in store for the weekend, just in time for the start of June. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen has a look at how common this is. All Bowdle 6-12th grade students to attend Edmunds The start of Meteorological Summer is approaching and it will definitely feel like it going into the weekend. An upper-level ridge will move in and boost highs across KELOLAND into the 80s. As we flip the calendar on Sunday, how often is it that we see temperatures at or above 80 on June 1st? With averages currently ranging from the low 70s West River to the mid 70s East River, it is not extremely common. If we take a look into the record books, June has started off in the 80s only about 35% of the time for Sioux Falls. Aberdeen and Pierre were similar near 31%. Although Sioux Falls was just shy of 80 on June 1st 2024, Pierre and Aberdeen reached lower 80s. Rapid City had the lowest frequency, with the most recent 80-degree reading on June 1st occurring in 2020. They reached 86 degrees, which was the second warmest June 1st on record. While the warmth will create a great weekend for outdoor plans, cooler and more unsettled weather looks to arrive early next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
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Has the rainy weather helped drought conditions?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We have had quite a few rainy days in KELOLAND this week. While the gloomy weather is not ideal for outdoor activities, it certainly is nice for our drought conditions. Sioux Falls man facing child pornography charges Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen takes a look at how beneficial the rainfall was for us. This past week has been a wet one across KELOLAND. It was a big difference from the first half of May that kept us quiet and in drought conditions. We have been anticipating the weekly drought monitor update with the recent rainfall. It did not disappoint as portions of KELOLAND are now out of drought conditions. This is the first time we have seen this since October 2024. While most of us are now in abnormally dry conditions, more good news is that severe and extreme drought conditions have decreased. The data for the drought monitor is from Tuesday morning, May 13th, through Tuesday, May 20th. During that time, many areas received significant rainfall. Several locations exceeded the average amount of precipitation for the month of May. Northern and Central South Dakota saw a couple amounts reach the four inch mark, with Mobridge receiving over four and a half inches. Other areas, like Sioux Falls and Rapid City, saw just over an inch. For those still staying on the drier side, there will be a chance to try to improve that with rain chances in the forecast over Memorial Day weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
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Factors that can fuel a fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It has been a dry week across KELOLAND, but fire weather has not been much of a concern. That will change heading into the next few days. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen has a look at the certain factors that go into these conditions. Who are the people in orange in downtown Sioux Falls? The heat and wind will get turned up this weekend. Combine that with very dry air, and fire danger will once again be a concern. The rain earlier in the month has helped the dry conditions and it also gave a boost in greening things up, which helps suppress the fire danger. Here are some factors to consider when it comes to fire danger. They include overgrown forests, but the overgrowth of grasses and weeds are also a concern, especially when dry and not growing. Drought…we know how dry it's been in KELOLAND over the past several heat…temperatures will be at least 10 to 20 degrees above the climate averages through finally wind…strong wind gusts will accompany the heat with speeds up to 40 mph or more. The storm system next week should bring a change to our weather pattern, and the second half of May will end up a lot different than the first half. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-04-2025
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Watch vs. Warning: what's the difference?
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Severe weather is impacting KELOLAND Monday and tornado warnings and watches have been issued for parts of the state. Developing now; Severe weather chances in KELOLAND today What is the difference between a warning and a watch? KELOLAND Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen says there are four main factors that contribute to severe thunderstorms. Moisture Instability Lift Wind A thunderstorm is considered severe when the following factors are present: Wind gusts at or above 58 mph Hail measuring 1″ in diameter Tornado present on radar Having as much protection between you and the outside is key during severe weather, Borresen says. For the latest severe weather updates in KELOLAND, visit our weather page. You can track storms in your area using the KELOLAND Storm Tracker app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
- Climate
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Fire danger high across KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Recent weather conditions are continuing to fuel fire danger concerns across KELOLAND. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen takes a look about what contributes to wildfires and how you can help prevent them from happening. Jewish comedian heckled at Sioux Falls comedy club Fire weather has been one of the top headlines across KELOLAND over the past few weeks. Recent weather conditions with well above average temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity have contributed to an increased risk of wildfires. The dry weather has continued to worsen drought conditions. The latest drought monitor shows that most of KELOLAND is in a moderate to severe drought, while southwestern South Dakota is struggling with extreme drought. One of the effects of drought is the lack of moisture in the soil, which leads to vegetation drying out and quickly becoming fuel for wildfires. If the risk for fire danger increases, a Red Flag Warning is usually issued for an area. The criteria for these warnings include frequent wind gusts above 25 mph, minimum relative humidity at or below 25 percent, and dry vegetation. If the risk for fire danger increases, a Red Flag Warning is usually issued for an area. The criteria for these warnings include frequent wind gusts above 25 mph, minimum relative humidity at or below 25 percent, and dry vegetation. In these conditions, it is best to avoid outdoor activities that involve open flames, along with equipment that could spark, such as lawnmowers. There are times when a burn ban may be issued by officials and prohibit outdoor burning in certain areas. This occurred just this week in rural parts of Minnehaha County. Additional safety precautions include keeping vehicles off of dry vegetation and disposing of cigarettes properly. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are likely as we head into Friday with record warmth possible in southeastern KELOLAND. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
